Dottie Perkins
Fans of the show were moved when Dottie Perkin’s story was recounted. After learning that her son had cerebral palsy, her father abandoned the family. She had no choice but to care for her son alone, and she gained 640 pounds as a result. Despite the obstacles, she managed to shed 149 pounds! In the follow-up, she mentioned that her son died in 2016. She didn’t revert to old habits; instead, she remained steadfast. By staying in shape, this remarkable woman demonstrated her love for her kid. Her weight is currently 194 pounds.
Dottie Perkins
Gideon Yeakley
Can you believe Gideon Yeakley weighed 650 pounds when he first appeared on the show? His wife, with the help of their kid, had been caring for him at the time. While he struggled with depression as a result of the new diet, he was able to lose 221 pounds while on the show. The following year, the couple welcomed a young girl into their home. He has maintained his weight loss and currently weighs 330 pounds. He was hospitalized in 2019 for unspecified reasons, but he has since recovered. He then attended his wife’s college graduation, where she is now beginning a new career as a counselor.
Gideon Yeakley
